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Title: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on August 07, 2008, 23:21:24 pm hello there
looking at getting this 59 for a cal project. if any1 could give me advice on how to achieve a true cal and wat would cool.. (http://file044a.bebo.com/10/large/2008/08/08/13/3783848517a8575092057l.jpg) (http://file044a.bebo.com/10/large/2008/08/08/13/3783848517a8575092150l.jpg) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on August 08, 2008, 22:08:37 pm wow!!!
thats looks extremely tired :( and as usual for a uk car, it WILL be rotten :-\ dechromed, stock height rear, fast motor! ;D but 58-59 beetles are pretty rare in the uk!! so would be a good car to save! have no idea why, but ive seen lots less than ovals! but panels are pretty expencive, as they have oval wings and 4 tab bonnets. Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: kev d on August 10, 2008, 09:25:26 am Hi!
As beetletom said, it looks a little `worn` ;D Its amazing what can be done with a welder & some patience though ;) If you need some cal inspiration though a look through the many threads of EBI1 & 2 pictures should keep you busy. Cheers, Kev Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on August 11, 2008, 03:21:25 am its not to bad underneath heater channels look good surprisingly. needs wings and the bonnet needs work but with the job i got now it shouldn't be too much trouble...(i work on the rust buckets all day)
so will keep updated.. ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: SteveW on August 11, 2008, 07:54:58 am Cool! Thats 3 English Capri Blue '59's I know about!
My one needed the bottom 6" replaced and so did my friends, if you've got the skills or money then go for it! ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Deanodynosaurs on August 12, 2008, 10:28:40 am Hi Coppernob,
To be honest, it doesn’t look to bad! A really good wash, and a polish and the body would probably come up decent! :) Yeah the paints shot on the bonnet, but with a bit (ok loads!) of work it is should be save-able as the steel looks solid. I'd deffo try and do this as good used 4 tab bonnet go for up to £400!! Also if possible save the wings. As beetletom says there oval wings which people are also asking extortionate prices for! A good option if they are shot is to go for daymouldings fibreglass wings as there a really good fit and a bout a 1/4 of the price of genuine! :) I think it’s a really good project as its all there, so your not trying to find part to begin with. Good luck with it! Dude 8) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Deanodynosaurs on August 12, 2008, 10:31:58 am My one needed the bottom 6" replaced and so did my friends, if you've got the skills or money then go for it! ;D Hello Dude, How is the 59 coming on? I been hearing good things about it! :) I finally got the 58 turned round! :) A bit of work needed on the other side, but hopefully I can save the rear quarter with all the original pressings! :) We'll have to have a geek chat soon! ;D Dude 8) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: smurf67 on August 12, 2008, 13:31:02 pm As mention previously day mouldings are a great wing and made locally to me, but ideally need stone chipping on the inside as i have found they can chip quite easily but the fit is perfect. Good luck with the project and keep us posted. Alex
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on August 20, 2008, 01:10:30 am got hold of my boss's old 1600 block which is currently getting stripped down. i was planning a slight upgrade of 1641 barrels and pistons,matched with a nice set of twin single weber's..
has any1 got and info/prices on the fiberglass wings? also wheel choice???? dunno what to go for aint got a busting budget any1 with and ideas or maybe pictures?? cheers Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: smurf67 on August 20, 2008, 09:07:40 am My mate got a set of day moldings a few months back and they were around the £150 mark if i remember correctly. Alex
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Prowagen on August 21, 2008, 13:16:07 pm Not ever owning a small window or early bug whats a 4 tab bonnet? Sorry dont mean to hijack!
It doesn't look that bad coppernob, as Smurf said get some day mouldings wings they are top notch, that bonnet looks like it could be salvagable?! Rob. Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: smurf67 on August 22, 2008, 12:16:48 pm Got a number for day moldings if you require it it is 01205 460 584 hope this helps. Alex
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on November 26, 2008, 18:29:23 pm hello just to let u all no i still aint got the bloody 59.. i need to work out where im gunna store it my old man is a bit fed up of me bring home cars that leave with half of the old crap left behind lol ;D
im still trying to find a place and will keep u all posted.. if u have a look at this thread this is where i work and cris being my boss. cheers all http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,7055.msg110251.html#msg110251 Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 12, 2009, 19:15:40 pm hello at last i have picked up the 59!!
work starts this weekend gotta get bonnet off and stripped wing off and replaced and a general tidy up... might even give it a polish worth a try. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug10.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug37.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug11.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug15.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug16.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug21.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug3.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug17.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug29.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/bug22.jpg) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 12, 2009, 19:25:25 pm whats the story on it?
was it just parked down the side of a house for years? Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 12, 2009, 19:26:47 pm yer it was owned by my bosses mate in wycombe. i found out bout it at bugjam and since then trying to find somewhere to store it.. got her back now tho
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 12, 2009, 19:29:19 pm i have got the last mot and it was 1992 ;D
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 12, 2009, 20:03:30 pm cool 8)
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: roland on February 12, 2009, 21:17:26 pm I'd hang that front hood in my garage and keep it just like that.. love the paint ;D
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 12, 2009, 21:53:26 pm I'd hang that front hood in my garage and keep it just like that.. love the paint ;D yer i was gunna kinda go down that route but the state of the rest of the car is generally quite good so it has to be sorted Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: ESH on February 13, 2009, 10:36:43 am Looking forward to seeing it rolling. Good luck with it. 8)
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 13, 2009, 19:28:15 pm i got the rear wing hung last night (in the snow :D) its only a temp till i can find a nice solid steel 1.
will be updating tommorow with more progress Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: ESH on February 14, 2009, 15:02:08 pm ... i got the rear wing hung last night (in the snow :D) ... I probably drove past you on the way to a nice hot cup of tea! :D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 14, 2009, 19:16:09 pm ... i got the rear wing hung last night (in the snow :D) ... I probably drove past you on the way to a nice hot cup of tea! :D lol cheers matt... really cheers ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 14, 2009, 19:20:44 pm got the bonnet done today has come out better than expected hasnt rusted through anywhere.. would have some pictures up but i have only just finished and its too dark to get any decent pics. but hey tommorow is another day ;D
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 16, 2009, 21:53:41 pm well my cam aint working at the moment so i will update with wat i want from the 59 and how i want it to look..
basically im only 17 so my budget aint busting so all i really want is a cool solid bug. I am very lucky to have a lot of people who are willing help me out ;D so really shouldnt be to hard :-\ the look im going for is the typical .. standard rear low at the front not major low but just LO'e'NUF (had to add that in lol) The Sanchez aka aka matt has got a set of BRMs i can buy so the basics are all there.. engine wise i have to be careful bcos of insurance but i may have a 1914cc for her if i can sort it out with a mate which should be fun ;D i am also gunna be keeping some of the cool retro stuff like my dehne fuel gauge,, i am also on the look out for a 50s radio just to fill the hole in gunna use it as a dummy and have a cd player under the seat or hidden somewhere. so yer drop a comment or advice on what looks cool and how to achieve a proper cal cheers stu :) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 16, 2009, 22:05:42 pm yer it was owned by my bosses mate in wycombe. i found out bout it at bugjam and since then trying to find somewhere to store it.. got her back now tho wycombe, as in high wycombe...? Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 16, 2009, 22:33:40 pm yer it was owned by my bosses mate in wycombe. i found out bout it at bugjam and since then trying to find somewhere to store it.. got her back now tho wycombe, as in high wycombe...? Yep ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 17, 2009, 12:36:20 pm sweet
often around there (buying paint ::) ) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 17, 2009, 23:02:38 pm sweet often around there (buying paint ::) ) ahh niw is it morellis or colour match lol gunna be making my way there in a couple weeks ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Neil Davies on February 18, 2009, 11:50:06 am Stu, if Mat is advising you then you won't go far wrong! Looks like a nice car in general! In common with what the others have said, keep as many of the original panels as possible, although that drivers side rear wing looks like it's past it's best! As far as Cal Looking it, your plan of BRMs and a 1641 will be a nice start, and the 1914 is even nicer! Whichever motor, dual quiet pack exhaust would look good, and I'd also lose the bumpers. Avoid repro tat wherever possible and keep it simple and period looking.
Good luck with it! :) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 18, 2009, 15:06:46 pm yeah in morellis, not happy about them, as they mixed 2 batches of paint for my car and one is a totally different shade!
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 18, 2009, 18:57:25 pm Stu, if Mat is advising you then you won't go far wrong! Looks like a nice car in general! In common with what the others have said, keep as many of the original panels as possible, although that drivers side rear wing looks like it's past it's best! As far as Cal Looking it, your plan of BRMs and a 1641 will be a nice start, and the 1914 is even nicer! Whichever motor, dual quiet pack exhaust would look good, and I'd also lose the bumpers. Avoid repro tat wherever possible and keep it simple and period looking. Good luck with it! :) well yer wing kinda fell off whilst loading it up lol. so yer that had to go as for everything else im getting my seats re-stiched and well yer generally tart everything up. I have got a set of 58 doors in very good condition and i was going to use them to repair mine but i think there to good to chop so i will get a bottom section from dubfreeze.. getting full brake rebuild kit and if the price is right and i can find a decent conversion kit i will go for discs up front.. cheers for advice mate ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 18, 2009, 18:57:56 pm yeah in morellis, not happy about them, as they mixed 2 batches of paint for my car and one is a totally different shade! o... lame i might try colour match then :D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 18, 2009, 19:01:58 pm ok i just ran outside to catch the last bit of light to get a couple snaps of bonnet and temp wing.. not to clear tho
bonnet came up well gotta strip it back redox it filler it then my mate alex is gunna spray it for me :P (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/01010003-1.jpg) the wing is only a temp that my boss gave me.. just makes it a little bit more presentable outside my house (should be moving her indoors soon gotta do more convinsing yet tho lol) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/01010004.jpg) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 18, 2009, 21:39:39 pm awesome!
how much did it cost you? are the channels good on it? Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 18, 2009, 22:56:57 pm awesome! how much did it cost you? are the channels good on it? yer channels are fine needs 2 bits off welding down the sills aint much i got it for 500 with a truck loads of spares lol Bargain! ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: ESH on February 20, 2009, 10:12:31 am ... yer channels are fine needs 2 bits off welding down the sills aint much ... I don't think it's going to take that long for that to get sorted. ;D Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 20, 2009, 19:03:24 pm well im going to dubfreeze to get everything i need to get her moving and stopping then it willl be a few saterdays down the birkshop then be on the road i might even give it ago to get it done by bugjam!
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 21, 2009, 17:45:57 pm right well its a nice day today so i thought i would get some better pictures
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/001.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/002.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/003-1.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/006.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/007.jpg) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 22, 2009, 00:49:16 am hello whats every1s opinion on narrowed beams? i wanna run drop spindles and i also have sway aways now i quite like the look of wheels slightly tucked under.so whats a good size?? 2 inch?
how much do drop spindles widen the front? Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on February 23, 2009, 15:15:28 pm 3" looks good, when you run dropped spindles, it pushes out the wheels, so it looks like a 2"
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: too old for this on February 23, 2009, 17:41:39 pm right well its a nice day today so i thought i would get some better pictures (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/001.jpg) Oof...dehne gauge,you will have the restowagen/buckaroo boys panting after that,it is worth best part of half the amount you paid for the car.....good score ;) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: peach_ on February 23, 2009, 20:01:57 pm hello whats every1s opinion on narrowed beams? i wanna run drop spindles and i also have sway aways now i quite like the look of wheels slightly tucked under.so whats a good size?? 2 inch? how much do drop spindles widen the front? Im running a 2inch Narrowed beam with dropped spindles and mine looks fine, check out the like to the Renn-wagens site below, mines the first pic you come to/ see on the site. See what you think Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 23, 2009, 21:12:14 pm Im running a 2inch Narrowed beam with dropped spindles and mine looks fine, check out the like to the Renn-wagens site below, mines the first pic you come to/ see on the site. See what you think yer that looks quite smart Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on February 23, 2009, 23:19:18 pm saw these at dupfreeze and had to get them they were cheap enuff not to say no..
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/0012.jpg) what u think?? there widened to 7inch think they could look pretty cool what tyre should i use on the back?? I want it to have some meat on it is there any specific size that fits nice under the arches? ??? ??? ??? cheers stu Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Neil Davies on February 24, 2009, 11:42:43 am 3" looks good, when you run dropped spindles, it pushes out the wheels, so it looks like a 2" Which is a good reason to run a 2" beam, so the dropped spindles pushed it back out to only 1" narrower than stock... ;) No wheelbarrows here! :-X Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 09, 2009, 22:06:26 pm IMO, 7" wheels need at least a 205 tire. Height is all up to you ;)
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on May 05, 2009, 20:35:34 pm got all the brakes done in the bank holiday duel circuit made the pipes up just gunna sort out the reservoir gunna either t off my single circuit 1 or buy a new plastic horrible.. although i saw on dudes 58 ragtop about using 2 single circuit reservoirs together. i also got the wheels in paint going silver and just genrally tarted up some bits and bobs..
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/18042009090.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/22042009098-001.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/03052009110.jpg) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: ESH on May 06, 2009, 14:44:00 pm Did you decide on what tyres are going on it? :)
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on May 10, 2009, 13:54:23 pm was thinking either 205 65 15, or 205 70 15 not sure need to see more pics of both really. and for the front i dunno between 2cv tyres or smart car tyres.
oh and the colour is capri blue so i can get some mixed up now Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: ESH on May 10, 2009, 15:04:47 pm was thinking either 205 65 15, or 205 70 15 not sure need to see more pics of both really. and for the front i dunno between 2cv tyres or smart car tyres. oh and the colour is capri blue so i can get some mixed up now 8) I have some 205 70 15s here if you want to take a look... :) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on May 10, 2009, 15:43:13 pm looks too dark to be capri blue, could be one year only slate blue?
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: Black Sheep on May 10, 2009, 16:30:33 pm Got 205 /70's on mine , nice tall tyre . 65's are too short IMO and you loose top end :)
Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: speedwell on May 10, 2009, 17:03:24 pm L436 indigo blue for me , same as tiger's 60 model
indigo blue :August 1959 up to July 1960, from Chassis No. 2 528 668 up to 3 192 506 slate blue are for convertible :Models 151, 152 August 1959 up to July 1960, from Chassis No. 2 528 668 up to 3 192 506 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paint/361_slateblue.jpg (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paint/361_slateblue.jpg) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: beetletom on May 10, 2009, 19:38:30 pm oops, close, but not close enough :-[
thanks speedwell ;) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on May 11, 2009, 00:07:26 am 8) I have some 205 70 15s here if you want to take a look... :) yer that would be cool cheers matt. L436 indigo blue for me , same as tiger's 60 model indigo blue :August 1959 up to July 1960, from Chassis No. 2 528 668 up to 3 192 506 slate blue are for convertible :Models 151, 152 August 1959 up to July 1960, from Chassis No. 2 528 668 up to 3 192 506 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paint/361_slateblue.jpg (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paint/361_slateblue.jpg) cheers thats a good match cheers :) Title: Re: 59 cal Post by: coppernob on May 12, 2009, 21:07:52 pm me and a mate stuffed the engine in the other day its only a 1200 but means i can get it running sooner to get it down the workshop.
i have also replaced the drivers door it was well rotten. i have stuck a 58 door on there for now untill i get mine repaired. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/09052009112.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/10052009113.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/10052009114.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/10052009115.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/10052009116.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/12052009121.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h260/metal_militia_2006/12052009123.jpg) |